Startup Pitch

1. Create Global investment opportunities for representatives of promising Startup companies in the US and Korea

2. Contribute to job creation in Korea and the United States through collaboration opportunities with similar technology-related companies

3. Investment/marketing for Korean Startup companies to advance into the US through the Korean business competition

4. Provides a foundation to support

Participation Target	Companies participating in the Orange County Korean Business Convention 2023 EXPO Startup Exhibition Hall (US/Korean company)
Selection Method	16 companies selection method: 2 groups by sector Step 1: online selection with 5min video introduction Step 2: Startup pitch judges visit EXPO stores to judge based on the screening criteria, 10/11/23 (Wed) - 23 (Thu) After confirmation, the Best 16 companies are selected.
Notification of Participating Companies	Direct notification to the representative of participating companies via e-mail or SNS, by 10/12/23 5:00PM
Selection Judges	Korean business advisory group Startup-related college professor Sponsored by Venture Capitals, commissioned member of the Chamber of Commerce and more
Judging Criteria	To be determined by the judging committee Technology originality, creativity, scalability, marketing, presentation skills, etc.

Total Expected Participating Companies

After selecting 16 companies among the companies participating in the EXPO Startup exhibition hall, attend the pitch competition

Technology sector 1	8:20 - 9:00AM	Registration
	9:00 - 10:00AM	Opening Ceremony Congratulatory remarks, introduction of judges, introduction of guests
	10:00 - 12:00PM	15 min Max / 8 companies
	12:00- 1:00PM	Lunch
Technology sector 2	1:00 - 3:00PM	15 min Max / 8 companies
	3:00 - 3:30PM	Break time
	3:30 - 5:00PM	Judging Results and Award Ceremony
	7:00-9:00PM	Dinner and Networking with VC/Investors